Southern Black Eyed Peas
This Southern Black-Eyed Peas recipe is hearty, flavorful, and easy to make from scratch, perfect for New Year’s Day or a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups dry black eyed peas
- ½ cup onions small diced
- 4 slices thick cut bacon small diced
- 7 cups water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 pinch chipotle powder or cayenne powder
I always use Kosher salt in my kitchen! If using table salt, start with half the amount and adjust to taste, as it is much "saltier" by volume.
Instructions
- Rinse and sort through the peas. Remove and discard any bad peas, rocks or clumps of dirt.
- In a large pot over medium heat start sautéing the bacon and onions. Do not cook the bacon until it is crispy. You are looking for the bacon to have rendered off some of its fat and the onions to be softened. Only sauté for about 6 minutes, stirring regularly to ensure nothing burns.
- Add in the water, peas and seasonings. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 3 hours, or until the peas are done and the liquid has thickened slightly. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
- Add more liquid if needed to ensure the peas do not go dry and burn. Adjust the seasonings if needed. Enjoy!
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